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Putting the rounds down! πͺπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ¬π§
4 days into Ex EMERALD SPEAR, 847 NAS Aircrew are putting their firing abilities to the test.
Excellent weather near @RAFLossiemouth has allowed us to spend many hours on the range each day, achieving all of our objectives so far π
Ex EMERALD SPEAR underway π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
847 NAS has deployed to @RAFLossiemouth to conduct weapon firing, FAC(A), and Close Air Support training πͺ
All essential skills to allow us to support UK Commando Forces π¬π§
Commando Helicopter Force working with Republic of Korea Forces π¬π§π°π·
CHF alongside @42_commando and Korean Forces have trained together through a series of demanding maritime, urban, and amphibious exercises πͺ
Demonstrating the value of collective security π¬π§π°π·
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Welcome to the Royal Navy family!
134 Officer Cadets today passed out from @DartmouthBRNC alongside 16 international students, ready to begin their professional training and lead the Service into the mid-21st Century.
π royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/aβ¦
ALT Officer Cadets pass out on the parade ground at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth
A privilege to work alongside our Republic of Korea partners π°π·π¬π§
Providing fast-roping capability and maritime sniper team overwatch πͺ
.@RoyalMarines commandos and π°π·Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare operators have completed historic joint training across South West England.
Working with RMs from 42, 47 and 29 Cdo, the two forces sharpened counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics skills through boarding drills, fast roping, raids, reconnaissance and vessel seizures.
The 2-week exercise marks the first UK training of its kind for RoK forces, strengthening maritime special operations ties between the UK and Korea.
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.@RoyalMarines commandos and π°π·Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare operators have completed historic joint training across South West England.
Working with RMs from 42, 47 and 29 Cdo, the two forces sharpened counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics skills through boarding drills, fast roping, raids, reconnaissance and vessel seizures.
The 2-week exercise marks the first UK training of its kind for RoK forces, strengthening maritime special operations ties between the UK and Korea.
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The TAG! πͺππ’
@847NAS and @845NAS have combined on @RFAArgus to make the Tailored Air Group or TAG. #oneTAG
#StrongerTogether
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For the first time, cameras have been allowed inside Exercise Virtual Warrior, the Royal Navy's secret annual command war game. @geoallison was given exclusive access to the future of how Britain trains for war at sea. Watch the full video now.
847 NAS visits Navy Wings π¬π§
Navy Wings kindly hosted 847 NAS engineers for a tour of their historic aircraft last week.
The work to keep these aircraft airworthy is incredible!
An inspiring and educational afternoon learning more about our heritage πͺ
#aviation #navywings
Arctic Load Lifting βοΈ
Operating near RNoAF Bardufoss π³π΄, our aviators worked with MAOT to conduct load lifting training πͺ
Transporting kit to remote locations is key in Arctic Warfare, allowing us to support our Commando Forces anytime, any place π₯
Aviation Assault underway πͺβοΈ
3x Wildcat AH1 π¬π§
1x NH-90 NFH π³π±
Training for Ex COLD RESPONSE 26, 847 NAS Wildcat and RNLN NH90 inserted, provided ISR and CAS, then extracted UK Commando Forces from an Arctic objective.
Watch our pilots-eye view of the ingress! π
Getting the rounds down πͺ
As part of Op CLOCKWORK, 847 conducted live firing on ranges high in the Arctic Circle βοΈ
Working alongside JTACs from UK Commando Forces, the crews also practiced their Close Air Support skills π₯
#NATO
#StrongerTogether
#Pilot
#AviationNews
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At the forefront of Arctic security.
#RoyalMarines are currently deployed to Northern Norway and are trained, tested and built for missions in this unforgiving environment. Commandos are playing a key role in NATO's strengthened Arctic Sentry efforts.
β‘οΈroyalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/fβ¦
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The eyes of the UK and Norwegian defence leadership are on the High North. π¬π§π³π΄
Senior leaders from both nations took to the field to observe UK Commando Force capabilities in action. From extreme cold-weather warfighting to seamless integration with our Norwegian partners!
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Wildcats from @847NAS conduct mountain flying training during Operation Clockwork 2026 in π³π΄Norway last week.
Operating from Bardufoss, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, ahead of exercise Cold Response 2026 - the largest military exercises in Norway this year.
Extreme training in the Arctic π³π΄βοΈ
847 NAS has been conducting:
- Snow landings β
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- Mountain flying β
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- Section flying β
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By day and night!
This training leads into Exercise Cold Response, to prove NATOs ability to deter threats in the Arctic πͺ #StrongerTogether
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New year, same us...
#RoyalMarines are returning in force to the Arctic Circle as the UK and Norway begin a new era of joint operations in defence of NATOβs northern flank.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/jβ¦
ALT Royal Marines operate on skis in the Arctic
ALT Royal Marines on skidoos in the Arctic
ALT Royal Marines yomp across the Arctic terrain
ALT A Merlin helicopter lands in the Arctic